Articles in Editorials

In the interest of full disclosure, we’d like to say this before we’re accused of not supporting Oconee County’s economic development director and his department: We think Richard Blackwell has done a fantastic job.

In November 2012, Oconee County administrator Scott Moulder prepared a report at the request of county council to analyze the benefits of hiring a staff attorney rather than retaining council-appointed attorney Tom Martin and the McNair Law Firm for legal services.

Our South Carolina General Assembly returns to work in a couple of weeks to deal with the important issues facing our state. Among the most pressing issues facing our legislators is the continuing problem of roads and highways in South Carolina.